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Why Is Business Blind to the Potential Profits from Sustainability?

12:21 pm in business, Business & Politics, economy, susainability by TreeHugger

via internet business politics R. Paul Herman has an interesting and thorough piece on Huffington Post questioning why businesses aren't more proactive about sustainability when it helps the bottom line. It's a topic often brought up here on TreeHugger. "Scientists and economists estimate that climate change itself could cause drops of 5% or more of global GDP. Yet those same scientists also estimate that investing in solutions now to stem climate change effects could more than halve that to only a 2% GDP drop. By making transportation, manufacturing, and agricultu...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The New Clean Tech Start-Up Ecosystem – a Bubble? (Infographic)

9:57 am in economy, Science & Technology, technology by TreeHugger

via internet science tech GigaOM has posted a great infographic explaining how the start-up market is looking greener than ever, both in money and in opportunities. But it could also be showing signs of a bubble. "Though VCs are doing fewer deals than they were before the recession really took hold in late 2008, the amount of money invested is up to pre-recession levels. That's good news for startups trying to raise money -- at least in the short-term. But the valuations of some companies compared to their revenue might spell trouble for the future."...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The Art of Haggling at a Flea Market

11:05 am in consumerism, economy, Science & Technology, shopping by TreeHugger

via internet science tech Hitting the swap meet and flea market is a great way to find new-to-you stuff while keeping goods out of the landfill and recycling stream. It's a greener way to shop. But you also want to know what you're doing while you're there so that you get the best deal. The Consumerist has tips on haggling, including a video that will enlighten you on how to bargain for the best price. Plus, it makes heading to the flea market, rather than some big-box shop, a must-try experience. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Climate Change Demands We Re-engineer The World Economy Now

12:01 pm in Business & Politics, carbon emissions, carbon footprint, economy by TreeHugger

via internet business politics The Guardian's Damian Carrington has an interesting blog post examining how the economy must shift to accommodate for growing carbon emissions, and therefore help reverse them. "To break the link between growth and carbon emissions, we must adopt a top-down approach of binding climate goals." Read his post then come back here to comment on what you think about the impact of the global economy on our planet's carbon budget. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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